It's interesting that they are speaking of "30 Jamaicans", because I am not so sure that all of these know of their "citizenship." But, in the typically-lazy "reporting" style of JA's local media, there is no attempt to contact some of these "yardies" to see whether they are interested, or still interested in representing the island. But, hey, given the moribund state of our World Cup preparations, it probably doesn't matter.
Dis, I'm missing the part where the press mentions any intent for them to be called up. In fairness to the author, anyone with one Jamaican parent is by Jamaican law a Jamaican.
What I meant was that they are using the word "Jamaican" as if it meant that these are/were part of our squad. Yes, many might have "eligibility", but that is just the beginning of the story. The JFF has failed to see things the same way.
Look at it this way...this is the first press report that hasn't had the rubber stamp of Burrell and the JFF all over it, basically selling the JFF's story line to the public.
I take this press report as the first nudge from the press that there are 30 players in the UK professional ranks who qualify to play for Jamaica and that the JFF and their coach should take the approach of picking Jamaica's best squad including the best of these players.
Ordinarily, if this was not the JFF we were dealing with, most other football federations would already have taken that approach.
Does this press report have anything to do with Burrell now being temporarily suspended ?
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Jamaican international Marlon King has expressed his frustration at not netting more goals for English Championship team Birmingham City so far, but insists he is content to settle for a lower target if the team continues to do well.
King has seven goals so far this season, three fewer than the team's leading scorer Chris Wood, perhaps not the ideal position for a player used to being the clubs main threat.
"It's a different role for me," King told UK-based publication Birmingham Mail (www.birminghammail.net). "It has been frustrating personally, I'd like to get a lot more goals.
"But I think, talking from experience, I know they will come.
King netted 13 goals as the main striker for Coventry last season, which does not seem too far away from his target, but more of his work this season has been outside the area, linking up play and holding up the ball.
"But if Chris Wood scores, Chris Burke, whoever, it's important we keep that winning mentality.
"That's what the gaffer wants from me. He knows I can do that role [more of a target man], and if Woody is getting on the end of them scoring, I'm there to congratulate him and it means I'm doing well as well.
"If we get promotion at the end of the season, even though I might not have hit my personal tally, it's back in the big league."
King, however, did score an impressive brace in his team's come-from-behind-victory over Doncaster Rovers last Saturday and hopes that it is a sign of things to come.
"As long as I play my role in the team, that's the most important thing. Hopefully, the goals on Saturday can get me on that roll.
Mi did done sey exactly what Marlon has said in this interview...he's playing much more all-round football now, across the pitch and creating a lot for the team at Birmingham City...he's really showing the character and discipline of a senior player...and still getting his fair share of the goals.
Mi nah tell di ites dem no lie...di guy looking good again !
Many ites look pon im history with the Reggaeboyz and point fingers at Marlon King but fail to point fingers at the unprofessionalism and almhouse business the JFF keep up in dealing with professional players...this is from way back before Marlon King was called into Jamaica's squad.
This contract ting dat Burrell come up with after im neva succeed in robbing Jamaica's team of dem DCC winnings is a prime example and probably one of the main stumbling blocks to having Jamaica's professional players in England represent Jamaica or be acceptable to being seleted.
It creates a huge problem for ALL of Jamaica's qualified players who are under contract to clubs in England as it could possible violate rules of the PFA and Football League, who negotiate the players contractual rules in England.
Like Fuller did done sey...im no sign no contract and is still being invited...
Jamaica fi tek off di blinkers and bring eeenn di don dada balla dem fi di WC campaign...
Nuffa a di bombo&&^^%$t almhouse business now...we waan si Jamaica's proper side pon di field a roll ledda round guy.
According to TVJ and Captain Burrell, Marlon King has committed himself to the WCQ campaign. He should be involved in March and May friendlies.
Not surprising...and I think any of the others asked will as well, if they aren't sitting on the fence waiting on a call from another football association.
With Marlon committing, the other Championship players might be more convinced...Birmingham City is doing very well at the moment and he is a big player in the Championship.
Most of Jamaica's new recruits will come from the Championship anyway and are more than good enough to strengthen Jamaica's side where its most needed.
Pity the JFF has been so dysfunctional over the past 10 years or many of the young Jamaican blood stars tearing it up in the Premiereship might now be playing for Jamaica rather than waiting on an England call-up that might never come.
Most professional players want to play international football and if Jamaica can offer that option credibly then the future can be better than the recent past has been.
Jamaica has to begin to take football seriously, as all the other countries are doing.
According to TVJ and Captain Burrell, Marlon King has committed himself to the WCQ campaign. He should be involved in March and May friendlies.
Not surprising...and I think any of the others asked will as well, if they aren't sitting on the fence waiting on a call from another football association.
With Marlon committing, the other Championship players might be more convinced...Birmingham City is doing very well at the moment and he is a big player in the Championship.
Most of Jamaica's new recruits will come from the Championship anyway and are more than good enough to strengthen Jamaica's side where its most needed.
Pity the JFF has been so dysfunctional over the past 10 years or many of the young Jamaican blood stars tearing it up in the Premiereship might now be playing for Jamaica rather than waiting on an England call-up that might never come.
Most professional players want to play international football and if Jamaica can offer that option credibly then the future can be better than the recent past has been.
Jamaica has to begin to take football seriously, as all the other countries are doing.
Bwoy Ric, me jus love the passion displayed by the I; Sam, JMTL, RB, B'Love, Marlon, JR, Jag and others keep up the pressure ca dem a listen to we.
Me glad how some of Jamaica's media responding and putting some pressure on the JFF, especially the commentary. Now if all the media would get on board and in unison shout BRING BACK JOBI McANUFF, maybe a door would bust in the JFF office to let JOBI in.
There's no way on earth we can head to the HEX to face MEX/USA/CR/HON/PAN without a JOBI, or a SINCLAIR -if available- or a DYER, to a lesser extent McGUGAN, and 20 yr old Daniel Johnson who plays for VILLA reserves as captain; and any others like them.
We got Marlon back now we need to increase the crescendo for JOBI McANUFF!!!!!!!
